Honor 300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $580 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,237,843).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $709
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor 300 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 300 Ultra by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Honor 300 Ultra was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor 300 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.